Video Assistant Referee (VAR)

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is an officiating system used in soccer to assist the on-field referee in making crucial decisions. It uses video technology to review specific situations, such as goals, penalty calls, direct red cards, and mistaken identities. VAR officials monitor the game from a remote location, watching multiple camera angles. When a potential error occurs, they communicate with the on-field referee, who can then review the footage on a pitch-side monitor. This system aims to enhance accuracy and fairness in the game, ensuring that crucial decisions are more reliable and just.